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ZIP 45459

Part of Dayton, OH
Pop. 28,553·Montgomery County·68th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,603/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$362
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 45459 · $1,603
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,490/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,236/yr
At $1,603/mo median
Location
CityDayton
StateOH
CountyMontgomery County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.3% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45459 (Dayton, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,553
Median income
$89,592
Median age
49.2
Renters
33.6%
Age distribution
18.7%
15.7%
21.4%
14.3%
29.9%
Under 1818.7%
18–3415.7%
35–5421.4%
55–6414.3%
65+29.9%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
86.5%
White86.5%
Black4.7%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian2.1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
17.4%
30%
50.6%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+50.6%
Housing tenure
66.4%
33.6%
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45459 in Dayton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,802 → $89,592
up 15.2%
Population
27,616 → 28,553
up 3.4%
Renter share
29.6% → 33.6%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
49.8% → 50.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
50 → 49.2
-0.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $77,802 to $89,592 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 27,616 to 28,553 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. About 33.6% of households rent today, against 29.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45459 covers Dayton, OH. The median rent here is $1,603/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($89,592/yr), ZIP 45459 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45459?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45459 (Dayton, OH) is $1,603. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45459 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45459's median rent of $1,603/mo is $362 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45459 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45459 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #68 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,603/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45459?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,603/mo in ZIP 45459. The local median household income is $89,592/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45459?

Rent in ZIP 45459 has increased 10.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45459 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45459 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,603/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($89,592/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45459 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45459 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.6% of ZIP 45459 households are renters, while 66.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45459 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45459 compare to the rest of Dayton?

ZIP 45459 is pricier than Dayton as a whole. At $1,603/mo, it's $396 above the Dayton citywide median of $1,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45459 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45459 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,603/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 45459's median household income ($89,592/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45459 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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